One shot and killed on Clay near First North Street

One person has been shot and killed on Clay near First North Street.

At around 1:30 a.m., a Deputy came across a vehicle and realized that someone had been shot. Just a short time later, dispatch received a call that someone else was shot in the area of Court Street. That individual is 18-years-old and was struck in both of his legs and he has now been transported to UMMC.

18-year-old shot in both legs on Court Street: Photo by Keith Phillips

At this time it is not clear on if the two shootings are connected to each other. VPD is currently working to identify the deceased.